{"id":240,"date":"2017-11-05T16:06:37","date_gmt":"2017-11-05T08:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/2017\/11\/05\/shenzhen-metro-carries-messages-of-love-and-lonely-singles\/"},"modified":"2025-01-04T21:28:51","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T13:28:51","slug":"shenzhen-metro-carries-messages-of-love-and-lonely-singles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hiredchina.com\/articles\/shenzhen-metro-carries-messages-of-love-and-lonely-singles\/","title":{"rendered":"Shenzhen Metro Carries Messages Of Love, and Lonely Singles"},"content":{"rendered":"

A special train along Metro Line 1 in south China\u2019s Shenzhen<\/a> city began operating on May 8 \u2014 with thousands of messages expressing love. And loneliness. The unique train will run daily for a month.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

A special train along Metro Line 1 in south China\u2019s Shenzhen city<\/a> began operating on May 8 \u2014 with thousands of messages expressing<\/a> love. And loneliness. The unique train will run daily for a month.<\/p>\n

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Most of the messages show affection for loved ones, parents, cities or even strangers.<\/p>\n

Some messages read:<\/p>\n

* \u201cThe world is so big. I’d like to show you around. Your loving daughter is working really hard in this big city. (A love letter to parents.)\u201d<\/p>\n

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* \u201cI know you are really busy \u2014 the only thing you need to know is that I miss you.\u201d<\/p>\n

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* \u201cThe city is very pretty, no matter day or night, rain or shine. But if you were here, I would love it even more. Just because of you. \u201d\"5.jpg\"<\/p>\n

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Some netizens joked it was really a hard blow to single people.<\/p>\n

The train has even been equipped with a singles-only carriage loaded with messages from single people, drawing heated attention online.<\/p>\n

Some messages:<\/p>\n

* \u201cHello everyone, I’m single.\u201d<\/p>\n

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* \u201cI’m waiting for the rain to stop while others are waiting for umbrellas.\u201d<\/p>\n

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* \u201cMy boyfriend is perfect: doesn\u2019t drink or smoke; doesn\u2019t even exist.\u201d<\/p>\n

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* \u201cI can even screw off fire hydrant, let alone bottle caps, as I have been single for so long.\u201d<\/p>\n

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* \u201cBeing single is the longest-running thing I\u2019ve ever stuck with. \u201d<\/p>\n

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* \u201cNow good-looking guys are unexpectedly single, like me. \u201d<\/p>\n

* \u201cLet’s call an end to the first half of single life this year, and now begins the next half.\u201d<\/p>\n

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